Partners in Policymaking is an innovative leadership training opportunity designed to involve and empower people with developmental disabilities, parents of young children with disabilities and other family members. The Partners program is the most comprehensive educational program on disability issues in Georgia.
How You Will Benefit:
Understand best practices
Connect with national experts
Network with other advocates
Be a part of creating positive change
What You Will Cover:
Community Organizing
Inclusive Education
State/Federal Government
Employment
Housing
History of Disability
Community Building
Who Should apply:
People with developmental disabilities, and parents of children with developmental disabilities, and family members are the primary target groups of the Partners program. We are looking for individuals who are seriously interested in developing their advocacy skills for the benefit of strengthening their families and being a part of local and statewide advocacy efforts.
For more information or to apply online, go to aadd.org contact Rita Young 404-881-9777 ext 220 or rita@aadd.org. The deadline for Applications is July 7, 2008.
To apply online, click below:
http://www.aadd.org/2008/newsite/programs/partners.html
To request a hardcopy of the application or to schedule a phone interview to assist in completing the application, call 404-881-9777 x 220.
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
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